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UK cities can adopt viable last-mile delivery schemes for no cost by tapping into existing research
A series of last-mile logistics schemes trialled successfully across north-west Europe can be shared and rolled out across UK cities with little or no adaption cost, according to researchers.The LaMiLo project - which stands for last-mile logistics - was launched as a means to boost efficiency in the final leg ...
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Royal Mail sees UK turnover fall in Q1
Royal Mail has revealed that its UK operation saw a 2% year-on-year decline in turnover in the first quarter of its financial year, just a day after reports that the company submitted an objection to an ongoing Ofcom investigation into its pricing regulations emerged.While the revenue in UKPIL, Royal Mail’s ...
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ArticleTransport minister describes road haulage as "lifeblood" of British economy after driving HGVs
Road freight transport is the “lifeblood running through the veins of the British economy,” roads and freight minister Andrew Jones MP told MT this week. Jones was at the HORIBA-MIRA proving ground at the invitation of Motor Transport publisher Road Transport Media and Mercedes-Benz to get his first taste of ...
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Freight in the City Expo attracts big name exhibitors
The inaugural Freight in the City Expo is already attracting major industry manufacturers looking to demonstrate how fleets can be made, cleaner, safer and more efficient in their urban delivery operations.Daf, Volvo, Isuzu and Iveco will be bringing along their latest urban delivery vehicles for visitors to explore, while technology ...
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ArticleDHL seals logistics deal with MotoGP
DHL has signed a new three year logistics partnership with motorbike racing championship MotoGP.This latest partnership deal will see DHL transport 80 bikes and 350 tons of equipment approximately 90,000km, every season, for the teams and the championship organisers.DHL will also support the logistics needs of MotoGP’s sister championships Moto2 ...
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Palletways and Fortec strengthen networks with new members
Fortec and Palletways have recruited new members in a bid to strengthen their regional presences in a recovering economy.Redditch logistics firm S Walker Transport is the latest recruit to Palletways, whilst Fortec has signed up Eminence Logistics and Boxley Haulage to its network.S Walker Transport will handle consignments for Palletways ...
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ArticleACS&T boosts longer semi-trailer fleet
ACS&T has added 15 15.65m refrigerated longer semi-trailers to its fleet, following a successful trial with customer McCain.The 15 Montracon trailers take the number of trailers the food logistics specialist’s runs under the DfT trial to 18.The trailers will be based at ACS&T’s Scarborough depot and will mainly be used ...
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Fors sees increase in operators going for gold
Eighty seven companies have achieved gold Fors accreditation since its nationwide roll out in February this year.The scheme has seen a 129% rise in the number of companies achieving gold accreditation in the period, with over 21,700 vehicles now accredited with the Fors gold standard.The accreditation scheme, which aims to ...
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ArticleTranservice adds weight to RHA and Jobcentre Plus scheme
Transervice Express Transport has joined forces with RHA and Jobcentre Plus to help roll out a nationwide work experience scheme aimed at tackling the driver shortage crisis.The West Bromwich-based company will offer a rolling programme of onsite training to job seekers on the work experience programme. It also plans to ...
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Wincanton strengthens relationship with BAE Systems with MAI contract win
Wincanton has clinched a major contract with BAE Systems to supply its Military Air and Information (MAI) operations.This latest win, which sees Wincanton extend its ten year relationship with the defence company, sees the Wiltshire-based firm provide goods management and inspection, storage and packing, and transportation services in BAE Systems ...
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme sees a surge in members reaching gold status
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) scheme has seen an increase of 129% in gold status members since its national roll-out in February this year.There are now 87 gold members in the voluntary scheme, which represent more than 21,700 fleet vehicles.Steve Agg, chairman of the Fors Governance and Standards Advisory ...
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Banning HGVs from city centres is not best option for improving road safety, says FTA
Banning HGVs in city centres during peak hours would not be the most effective way to protect cyclists and pedestrians, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned.Speaking in response to reported discussions between the prime minister and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cycling last week about investigating a series ...
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ArticleTesting times: slight return with HGV driver test figures but a huge way to go
Newly released HGV test pass figures contain some good news, but also underline just how deep a pit road haulage now finds itself in in when it comes to attracting new drivers. Following the body blow that there will be no HGV Driver Training Fund - certainly for now - ...
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Deben owed millions at collapse and creditors are unlikely to be paid, says administrator
Failed container haulier Deben Transport owed unsecured creditors close to £2.4m when it was placed into administration on 13 April, as well as more than £1.4m to HMRC.According to a report on the administration of the business by Ensors the prognosis for creditors is poor with a lack of saleable ...
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ArticleXPO and Pallet-Track say goodbye to paper PoDs
XPO Logistics’ UK distribution operation has introduced an electronic signature capture system (pictured) that will be used to provide shippers with immediate online access to delivery confirmation. XPO Logistics, which sprang into operation in Europe after the US firm took over Norbert Dentressangle in a deal announced in April, said ...
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ArticleUpgrade your skills and qualifications for free
Aspire, the CILT Careers Foundation, has grants available to applicants for a range of professional qualifications offered by the CILT. As company training programmes become more specialised and places on professional development schemes are subject to intense competition, it can be difficult to get the backing from employers to fully ...
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John Lewis signs up to use new high-pressure-connected public CNG filling station for HGVs
John Lewis Partnership is the first major operator to sign up to use a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station that will open later this year.CNG Fuels has secured planning permission for the new station to be located close to junction 28 of the M6 in Lancashire.It will be ...
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City Link administration report shows how much creditors lose out
The publication of a progress report by City Link’s administrator earlier this week highlights just how much of a rough deal creditors get when a company goes into administration.Administrator Ernst & Young (EY) believes that non–preferential creditors, which include trade creditors who are collectively owed more than £30m, will only ...
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ArticlePork and fruit off-set tomato losses at Fowler Welch
Turnover decreased by 1%, while pre-tax profit was static at Fowler Welch as it off-set the full year impact of the closure of its European operating base in the Netherlands with new contract wins and organic growth.In the year-ending 31 March 2015 turnover at the Dart Group subsidiary fell to ...
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New video highlights how liquefied natural gas fuel can cut pollution from HGVs
Gasrec, supplier of liquefied natural gas for transport, has produced a video for YouTube to show how the growing use of natural gas as a transport fuel is helping reduce pollution from HGVs across the UK.The company said greater use of this low-emission fuel will help the UK meet its ...